Workshop: Introduction to Leatherwork - Make your own Belt

At a Glance

• 1 session | 3 hours

• Learn essential leatherworking skills in a relaxed, hands-on environment

• Create a custom belt using premium vegetable tanned English bridle leather

• Practice cutting, punching holes, hand stitching, burnishing, and setting hardware

Course Details

The Experience

Step into the studio and learn the craft of making a handcrafted leather belt. Guided by Basäder founder Elin Johansson Antonelli, you’ll work in a calm, focused environment with beautiful materials and simple tools. This workshop is designed for complete beginners and anyone who enjoys creating something useful by hand.

Tools and Techniques

Become familiar with the fundamental tools of leatherwork and how to use them with confidence. You will handle English bridle leather, learn to measure and cut your strap, prepare edges, punch holes, and set hardware using traditional methods and the pared-back techniques Elin has developed in her own studio.

The Making Process

Work step by step through the full process of crafting your belt. You will bevel and burnish edges, apply edge paint, hand stitch details, and install your buckle and keeper. You will also have the option to personalize your design with small modifications such as stitch detail, buckle style, and finish.

The Outcome

By the end of the workshop, you will leave with a fully finished leather belt made to your size, your style, and built to last for years. You will also gain the foundational skills needed to continue exploring leatherwork or move into more advanced Studio Sessions.

Group Size and Schedule

6–8 participants | 1 session, 3 hours | Price $145 per person (materials included)